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Important parts of the engine compartment
1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page 216
2 Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page 64
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 230
4 Fluid filler neck for engine oil, refer to Add-
ing engine oil, page 215
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button 2.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.
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